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Ono Island Permitting & Bridge Impact Fees: What I Tell My Buyers and Sellers



As a homeowner on Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/ and a real estate advisor focused on Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/ and the surrounding waterways, I guide owners through the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) permitting steps and the Road & Bridge Impact Fees that fund wear-and-tear from construction traffic. Getting this right keeps your project moving and prevents costly delays.

Below is the straightforward flow I use when I’m mapping a project—whether it’s a new ICF build, a pool, or a boathouse on Old River, Bayou St. John, or the canals.

Ono Island Permitting and Impact Fees for Building and New Construction

The Permitting Flow I Recommend

  1. Scope & Pre-Design
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AUTUMN REFLECTIONS ON ONO ISLAND AND THE GULF COAST

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
"Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon."

Ono Island Homes For Sale

Autumn on the Gulf Coast

Autumn on the Gulf Coast feels different than anywhere else. Here in Orange Beach and on Ono Island, the season shows up in subtler ways—bronze marsh grass lining Ole River, fiery sunsets stretching across Perdido Bay, and calm waters that invite longer boating days. Neighbors are still out on their docks, tying up boats after an afternoon cruise, or gathering at marinas for live music.

For me, autumn is both a time of gratitude and forward vision. It’s harvest season—a moment to reflect on what has been built and to…

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Boating Paradise on Ono Island: A Local’s Guide

By Meredith Folger Amon — Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Ono Island Boating Guide Waterways

Island Living with Southern Charm

Hello — I’m Meredith Folger, a proud Ono Island homeowner, boater, and Gulf Coast real estate advisor. Nestled where Alabama meets Florida, Ono Island stretches five and a half miles along the mouth of Perdido Bay, surrounded by sparkling waters that define life here. Legend has it, the island’s name came when Alabama officials once told Florida, “Oh no you don’t!” during a boundary dispute — a touch of Southern sass that still lives in our tight-knit island community today.

Gated, guarded, and gracious, Ono Island…

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The Future of Outdoor Living: What I’m Seeing in New Construction Homes on Ono Island



By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
"Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon."

Ono Island New Construction Homes For Sale

One of the most inspiring trends I’m seeing in new construction homes on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama is the way outdoor living is being elevated to a whole new level. Homeowners are choosing to build homes that don’t just sit on the water—they celebrate it. From the initial plans to the final design, everything is centered around capturing the views, welcoming the breeze, and creating spaces that feel like a private resort.

Outdoor Spaces That Reflect the Gulf Coast Lifestyle

Today’s new builds on Ono Island…

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